# Braindead simple deployment for non-geeks? (shared hosting) **URL:** \ **Category:** Deployment\ **Created:** [February 23, 2007, 4:19am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/braindead-simple-deployment-for-non-geeks-shared-hosting/86544 "2007-02-23T04:19:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/sbraford)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2007, 4:19am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/braindead-simple-deployment-for-non-geeks-shared-hosting/86544/1 "2007-02-23T04:19:16Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a webhost that has gone the extra mile to make deploying Rails apps braindead simple for non-geeks? It’s been a while since I’ve deployed a Rails app on a shared host. A few ideal criteria: - Not too expensive, though a bit more than a basic PHP host would be OK - Many web-based control panels (i.e. to create databases, etc) - I know most come with these but some are easier to use than others. Any tips? I’m thinking of the average non-techie, who would feel comfortable installing WordPress, for example. I.e. steps to install WordPress 1. Create a database via a web-based control panel 2. Upload the WordPress zip files to the server 3. Visit your website’s URL in your browser, Click the Install Link … profit! =) I’d like to help a few non-techie friends deploy some Rails apps but I’m afraid as soon as I mention mongrel clusters, FCGIs, proxying to port 3001, making sure they have the right gem dependencies, etc, etc their eyes will glaze over =) Reminds me of: > **[MAXWIN138 - MENJADI SITUS SLOT ONLINE PALING POPULER DAN TERPERCAYA TAHUN 2023](https://www.ubergeek.tv/)** > > Maxwin138 situs terbaik se-Indonesia yang menawarkan bermacam permainan perjudian online yang populer saat ini seperti slot, sportsbook & casino I think adding a “rake db:migrate” step wouldn’t be too off putting… has anyone hooked that up so it can be done web-based? (seems possible but I haven’t thought through the implications too much. obviously you’d want to lock it down once the first migration was run) Shanti B. [http://onwebapps.com/](http://onwebapps.com/) ---
**Author:** ![sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/sbraford)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2007, 6:44pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/braindead-simple-deployment-for-non-geeks-shared-hosting/86544/2 "2007-02-23T18:44:26Z")
Hi Shanti, Shanti B. wrote: > I was wondering if anyone could recommend > a webhost that has gone the extra mile to make > deploying Rails apps braindead simple for > non-geeks? I’ve been using a2hosting and have been very happy with their setup and support. I haven’t used any other service for Rails so I can’t compare my experience with them to any other provider’s service. > A few ideal criteria: > > - Not too expensive, though a bit more than a > basic PHP host would be OK I started with their month-to-month to try them out without a long-term comittment. That’s $9.95/mo. The price drops from there, depending on the length-of-contract. > - Many web-based control panels (i.e. to create > databases, etc) Rails is already installed. Their control panel includes phpMyAdmin which is what I used to create the database and run scripts to set up the tables. I had to enter a support ticket to have them put up Mongrel. Took less than 4 hrs. in my case to get the all-clear and the instructions to start / stop mongrel. Overall, I’ve found their support very good. They require PuTTY or equivalent to access your site for general stuff like creating your rails app structure. Their cpanel includes a file manager which I find handy from time to time for small file mods. Mostly I use Filezilla for FTPing the app files. Overall, I’d recommend them for the non-geek audience you asked about. I’d been out of hands-on development for 15 years when I discovered Rails and decided to get back in. I started with Instant Rails because that’s what I could handle. I’ve learned a lot over the past year or so about Ruby and Rails, but I still don’t know Jack about setting up web servers, databases, etc… Anyway, their offering has worked for me. hth, Bill ---
**Author:** ![sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/sbraford)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/braindead-simple-deployment-for-non-geeks-shared-hosting/86544/3 "2007-02-23T21:11:51Z")
Hello Shanti, I work at SpeedyRails, a hosting provider fully focused on Ruby on Rails. Our service is fully managed, we do _all_ the hard work for you… if you need to host WordPress just request it and we will install it for you :). We have very simple to use control panel mainly designed to help our customers to deploy their sites with capistrano… it’s as easy as clicking a button to deploy your application if you already have the application in the SVN repository we create for each account. My apologies for the “shameless” publicity, but I really don’t know details of other providers. If you are interested take a look at > **[Home - Speedyrails](https://www.speedyrails.com/)** > > Speedyrails is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner. We leverage our extensive AWS knowledge to provide exceptional managed services. Best regards -Maykel ---
**Author:** ![sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@sbraford](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/sbraford)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2007, 12:09am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/braindead-simple-deployment-for-non-geeks-shared-hosting/86544/4 "2007-02-24T00:09:10Z")
Maykel, > … it’s as easy as clicking a button to deploy your > application if you already have the application in the SVN repository > we create for each account. Brilliant! Just what I am looking for. > My apologies for the “shameless” publicity, but I really don’t know > details of other providers. If you are interested take a look at > [www.speedyrails.com](http://www.speedyrails.com) No problemo, was hoping a vendor or two would chime in plugging their solution. Cheers, - Shanti [http://onwebapps.com/](http://onwebapps.com/) removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid wrote: > Hello Shanti, > > I work at SpeedyRails, a hosting provider fully focused on Ruby on > Rails. Our service is fully managed, we do _all_ the hard work for > you… if you need to host WordPress just request it and we will > install it for you :). We have very simple to use control panel mainly > designed to help our customers to deploy their sites with > capistrano… it’s as easy as clicking a button to deploy your > application if you already have the application in the SVN repository > we create for each account. > > My apologies for the “shameless” publicity, but I really don’t know > details of other providers. If you are interested take a look at > [www.speedyrails.com](http://www.speedyrails.com) > > Best regards > -Maykel